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Grease filter exchange in Scaynes Hill, West Sussex
Professional grease filter exchange in and around Scaynes Hill, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- Grease dripping from the canopy
- Bent or damaged filters that do not sit properly
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
Grease filter exchange in Scaynes Hill, done properly
Each visit is quick and tidy. We lift out the dirty filters and fit a clean set and make sure there are no gaps between them. Anything that needs attention is pointed out. If you have grease filters clogged with grease and bent or damaged filters that don’t sit properly, we can help, from school and hospital kitchens, island canopies and baffle filters onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Scaynes Hill, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Scaynes Hill (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
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What we do, step by step
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes less than an hour in most kitchens. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Scaynes Hill run smoothly.
- We start by noting how many filters you have and what type they are.
- We agree a schedule that suits how much the kitchen cooks.
- At every visit, the greasy filters are lifted out.
- Clean filters go straight back in, seated properly with no gaps.
- Anything we notice, such as bent filters or a dirty plenum, is pointed out.
How to prepare
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Ask for a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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Part by part
Baffle filters
In a baffle filter, the air zigzags through metal baffles. Grease drops out as it does.
Mesh filters
Layers of mesh catch grease droplets. They clog quickly in a busy kitchen, so they need changing often.
Common questions in Scaynes Hill
Which fire authority looks after Scaynes Hill?
Scaynes Hill is in the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Can a school canteen extract in Scaynes Hill be done out of term time?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around Scaynes Hill, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Can we skip TR19 cleans if the filters are changed regularly?
It doesn’t. Some grease passes the filters as vapour and settles in the ducts and the whole system still needs its TR19 clean.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
The reports and certificates from each visit, plus your own logs. They’re what an insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask for, so keep them together and easy to find.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Can you give a price for filter changes?
It depends on the number and type of filters and how often they’re changed. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for a fixed quote once we know your canopies.
What types of filter do you exchange?
Both baffle filters and mesh filters are covered. At the start, we note what your canopies use so the clean set always fits.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Signs you need grease filter exchange in Scaynes Hill
Every fry, grill and sauté sends grease-laden vapour upwards. Much of it is trapped by the filters so they gradually clog until the air can barely get through.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Damaged filters letting grease past
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Princess Royal Hospital (about 1.6 miles west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Comparing quotes
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- How they set the interval to the next visit
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- Odours from the discharge that filters won’t stop
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change won’t reach
- A fan that’s failing or too weak for the system
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- School and hospital kitchens
- Mesh filters
Kitchen extracts in Scaynes Hill
The fire and rescue service for Scaynes Hill is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. In Scaynes Hill, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Mid Sussex council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Ockenden Manor, about 4.1 miles west, is one of the historic houses near Scaynes Hill; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. School kitchens, at schools like St Augustine's CofE Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Scaynes Hill is about 2 miles east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Sites in Scaynes Hill get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 11 miles from Scaynes Hill.
Postcode districts we cover here for grease filter exchange: RH17. Whether your site is on Church Road, Lewes Road and Orchard Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Scaynes Hill: Haywards Heath (2 miles west), North Chailey (2 miles south-east), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles south), Wivelsfield (2 miles south-west) and Chailey (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Scaynes Hill
Around Scaynes Hill, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Oathall Community College, The Farmers pub and Great Walstead School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath station, about 2.4 miles west. A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Parish Museum (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
Between visits
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Report a dripping canopy early
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is in use
- Make sure no filter is left out
- Let us know if your cooking hours increase
Once the clean filters are in, the kitchen can cook straight away. We take the greasy filters with us for cleaning.
Bent or missing filters let grease straight past. Sorting them now keeps grease where it can be caught.
Leave it or put it right?
Leaving filters too long pushes more grease into the plenum and ducts. The ductwork then loads up faster and grease readings can rise between cleans. In a place like Scaynes Hill, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Scaynes Hill
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Fully insured
- We diagnose before we treat
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.